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Heritage Super 27
Designer: Charles Morgan  ·  Builder: Heritage Yacht Corp.  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Heritage Super 27

With limited documentation available, the Heritage Super 27 represents one of the more elusive designs in the 27-foot sailboat category. This relatively uncommon vessel appears to have been produced during an era when manufacturers were experimenting with various hull forms and configurations to optimize performance in the competitive small cruiser market. Based on its designation and the Heritage marque's general approach to boatbuilding, the Super 27 likely incorporated design elements aimed at enhancing sailing performance while maintaining reasonable accommodations for weekend cruising. The "Super" moniker suggests improvements over a standard 27-foot model, possibly featuring refined hull lines, updated rigging, or enhanced interior layout. Given the typical characteristics of boats in this size range from the period, the Heritage Super 27 would be well-suited for coastal cruising, day sailing, and light overnight adventures. The limited availability of specifications and the boat's relative obscurity in today's market may present challenges for potential buyers seeking detailed technical information or sourcing replacement parts. For sailors interested in this model, thorough inspection and research into the specific vessel's history would be particularly important given the scarcity of comprehensive documentation about the design's characteristics and construction details.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.33 ft / 8.33 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.50 ft / 7.77 m
Beam 9.92 ft / 3.02 m
Max Draft 4.90 ft / 1.49 m
Displacement 7,900.00 lb / 3,583 kg
Ballast 3,900.00 lb / 1,769 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 404.00 ft² / 37.53 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Charles Morgan
Builder Heritage Yacht Corp.
First Built 1978
Related Sailboats ["Cal 27" · "Cc 27 Mk Ii" · "Express 27" · "Chrysler 27" · "Lm 27"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.35
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 22.06
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.77
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.49
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 903.85
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.7
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 32.8
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.5
SA Fore 232.2
SA Main 172.2
How It Compares

vs. Cc 27 Mk Ii, Chrysler 27, Express 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Heritage Super 27 ★
27.3 ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
27.3 ft
Chrysler 27
27.3 ft
Express 27
27.3 ft
LWL
Heritage Super 27 ★
25.5 ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
21.0 ft
Chrysler 27
25.5 ft
Express 27
23.8 ft
Beam
Heritage Super 27 ★
9.9 ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
9.9 ft
Chrysler 27
9.9 ft
Express 27
8.0 ft
Displacement
Heritage Super 27 ★
7 lbs
Cc 27 Mk Ii
5 lbs
Chrysler 27
8 lbs
Express 27
2 lbs
Ballast
Heritage Super 27 ★
3 lbs
Cc 27 Mk Ii
2 lbs
Chrysler 27
3 lbs
Express 27
1 lbs
Sail Area
Heritage Super 27 ★
404 sq ft
Cc 27 Mk Ii
373 sq ft
Chrysler 27
404 sq ft
Express 27
276 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Heritage Super 27 ★
—
Cc 27 Mk Ii
—
Chrysler 27
168 s/nm
Express 27
137 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Heritage Super 27 ★
16.4
Cc 27 Mk Ii
19.2
Chrysler 27
16.2
Express 27
24.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Heritage Super 27 ★
—
Cc 27 Mk Ii
45.7 %
Chrysler 27
48.8 %
Express 27
44.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Heritage Super 27 ★
22.1
Cc 27 Mk Ii
17.5
Chrysler 27
22.4
Express 27
9.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Heritage Super 27 ★
2.00
Cc 27 Mk Ii
2.25
Chrysler 27
1.99
Express 27
2.38
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Heritage Super 27 ★
—
Cc 27 Mk Ii
265
Chrysler 27
215
Express 27
81
Hull Speed
Heritage Super 27 ★
6.8 kts
Cc 27 Mk Ii
6.1 kts
Chrysler 27
6.8 kts
Express 27
6.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Heritage Super 27 ★
2.5
Cc 27 Mk Ii
2.2
Chrysler 27
2.4
Express 27
5.9
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